Oregon Coast and Redwoods

In this Photography Workshop, get ready to experience some of the most rugged and incredible coastlines in the entire world, known for its dramatic sea stacks, arches, sand dunes, and picturesque lighthouses. In September, the night sky comes alive and area some of the darkest anywhere in the United States. Those attending this Workshop will be amazed when the Milky Way appears over the giant sea stacks and picturesque beaches of the Oregon Coast.

Join us on this wildly photogenic and mystery-filled trip along the gorgeous coastline of Oregon under the night sky!

Overview

In this Workshop you will experience some of the most amazing and raw coast you have ever experienced. Millions of years have formed this incredible coastline and when you see it for the first time, you will know you’re standing in front of something special. On top of that, tis the late season for Astrophotography and it rises early in the evening making it possible to capture the gorgeous Oregon Coast under the Stars and the Milky Way galaxy. On the southern part of our adventure, we will be stopping at places like Bandon Beach and the Natural Arches. Plus, a few beaches where caves, waterfalls and other unique formations can be used to create magnificent foreground elements.

The Oregon Coast is a truly majestic place. Let us share our vision of great Oregon with you!

Topics we will cover

• How to research potential shoot locations

• How to read the weather

• Learn how to create powerful compositions and bring your artistic vision to life

• Visualizing your composition, capturing and guiding the viewer

• The use of Neutral Density and ND Graduated filters to enhance and control light.

• How to identify and control: Balance and visual flow

• The use of filters to enhance and control light. How to “see” light

• Histograms, how to read them and why they play an important role

• Focus Stacking for extreme front and back focus

• How to use lens compression and when to use it.

• How to blend focal lengths and exposures to maximize Dynamic Range

• How to create beautiful Long Exposures to unveil a hidden visual world of intrigue and wonder

• Photographing the night sky: Stars, Milky Way, Star Trails and Time Lapse Photography

• Light Painting in the Twilight and night Landscape

• Image Critique and Visual Experience

• Post Processing and Digital Workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop, including third party softwares

About this Trip

Terrain
Hikes to waterfalls can be easy to difficult. The terrain is dirt, roots and rock and can vary from easy to fairly steep. There are safe places to photograph the waterfalls and others for the more ambitious at heart. We recommend a high skill level anywhere near the water, and the utmost precaution as the waters can be deep and really moving.

Fitness
Average fitness level is great! Distances range from the car up to 2 miles one way. Some trails are rather easy and a few can be quite steep.

Group Size
6 people. We keep the group size small so that everyone gets plenty of shoot time at all locations without feeling rushed or smothered. Safety is a primary consideration also.

Experience
Aspiring - Advanced. As with most landscape photography, some effort must be put towards a primary location. Some trail experience and knowledge around high volume rivers is helpful.

What’s Included

• Photography instruction with Landscape Photographer Tommy White

• Lightroom and Photoshop training

• 3rd party programs like TK Actions, Luminar and Nik

• 5 Full days of Photography and field Instruction

• One on One field guidance in framing, settings, visual flow and “seeing” in the landscape.

• GPS field guidance to track our shoot locations

• Drinks and Snacks are provided during Workshop

• Identifying important subjects both near and far

• Capturing textures, shapes and patterns

• Visual interpretation of the landscape. How to “see” and use the light

• Guidance and safety throughout the entire trip

• Limited field equipment and accessories

What’s not included

• Participants should plan to provide their own transportation. Carpooling will be available at your own discretion

• Meals during the trip. I will always have drinks and snacks on hand, but plan to travel with your own favorites as well.

• Lodging - We will provide information for you on Lodging upon registration. As photography is all about the weather, we will plan to move about for the best conditions. We will have a secured place to stay on the night of our arrival and the night before our departure

• Park and admission fees. We are fully permitted in State and National Parks, but occasionally there are other fees per individual.

• Alcoholic beverages

• Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)

• Personal Items

Cancellation Policy:  If you need to cancel your booking, the Deposit is non refundable on all Seasonal and Group Photography Workshops.  If the cancellation is less than 90 days, you will receive a full refund minus the deposit and 15% admin fee, when your spot is filled. If the cancellation is more than 90 days, you will receive a full refund when your spot is filled, or, you may move to another available workshop (minus a 15% admin fee) in the current calendar year. The remaining balance on the new Workshop is due upon transfer.

If you are booked for a Private Workshop and you need to cancel, you may reschedule your workshop one time within the current calendar year during an available time.